1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar [venerable] Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 [And] this taxing was first made when Quirinius [warrior] was governor of Aram [exalted] (Syria [etymology is uncertain])
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Yosef [God will add] also went up from Galil [circuit, district], out of the city of Natzeret [one separated], into Y’hudah [praised], unto the city of David [Beloved], which is called Beit-Lechem [House of Bread]; (because he was of the house and lineage of David [Beloved])
5 To be taxed with Miryam [waters of strength] his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes (cloths for wrapping infants tightly), and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord - Kurios came upon them, and the glory of the Lord - Kurios shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David [Beloved] a Saviour, which is Moshiach [Messiah] the Lord - Kurios.
12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; You2f shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes (cloths for wrapping infants tightly), lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God-Theos, and saying,
14 Glory to God-Theos in the highest, and on earth peace among men of God’s good pleasure or choosing..
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Beit-Lechem [House of Bread], and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord - Kurios has made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Miryam [waters of strength], and Yosef [God will add], and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Miryam [waters of strength] kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God-Theos for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.